Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)

On the question of examining what is happening in other jurisdictions, the eight Administrations participating in the British-Irish Council met in Kilmainham a few weeks ago and discussed drugs and alcohol. I was in Copenhagen and Helsinki prior to St. Patrick's Day and met a number of organisations involved in combating the misuse of drugs and alcohol. Ireland is probably as good as, if not better than, some jurisdictions in this regard.

I understand the report on alcohol has been given to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Preparations are being made to draft legislation. I will inquire from the Minister as to when it is likely to be published.

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